The test for identifying potential APIC-A2M candidates is the Fibronectin-Aggrecan Complex Test, or FACT. This complimentary diagnostic molecular biomarker test is performed only by Cytonics and is used to identify symptomatic intervertebral discs or painful joint abnormalities. FACT measures the presence of the Fibronectin-Aggrecan Complex (FAC) from a third of a cc fluid specimen taken from a patient.
FAC is a...

It’s always exciting at The Orthobiologic Institute’s (TOBI) annual event and the 2018 Symposium was no different. Expert thought leaders presented compelling research and advancements that can benefit everyone in the regenerative medicine space. We put together the top 10 quotes from a few of this year’s featured speakers who are at the forefront of the regenerative charge.
10. “Cell-based therapies, outside...

Dr. Andrew Konen specializes in pain management at his Dallas, TX practice, Konen & Associates. In 2016, Dr. Konen started using regenerative therapies to provide patients more long-lasting and, hopefully, permanent relief of difficult to diagnose chronic headache conditions.
"Most colleagues thought I was nuts, even my own partners. Many of these patients had multiple decades long chronic daily head pain which we...

With the rapid advances occurring in the Regenerative Medicine space, it can be difficult to decipher which are quality products and not an imitation, promising sub par results. There is only one system on the market that ISOLATES and CONCENTRATES Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (A2M), and that is the Cytonics APIC-A2M System.
While any blood-based system will include trace amounts of A2M, it will not deliver A2M...

This blog post was written by Dr. Scott Brandt with thriveMD in Vail, Colorado
What Science Tells Us about Alpha 2 Macroglobulin for Arthritis
Scientific evidence points to A2M to be the key to stopping osteoarthritis at the molecular level. A2M is a Broad Spectrum Multi-Purpose Protease Inhibitor (powerful chemical in destroying proteins that cause arthritis) that captures and inactivates the three major...

If you feel confused about adult stem cells, you're not alone. Many people are unclear of how cells differ based on whether they are adult, embryonic, or come from the umbilical cord of a newborn baby. This confusion causes them to believe common misconceptions that could prevent them from realizing the full benefit of adult stem cells.
An adult stem cell...

People choose to become doctors because they want to save lives and improve the quality of life for their patients. Unfortunately, the current methods of using palliative and evidence-based treatment are limited in what they can offer. Even the newest medical treatments under the traditional model of medicine only treat symptoms without offering a real cure. This can be especially...

The human body is designed to heal itself, but some injuries and health issues are so severe that the damage appears to be permanent. This is where tissue engineering, a branch of regenerative medicine, comes into play.
Tissues in the human body consist of a group of cells that contain similar structures working together to help perform certain functions. Your body...

The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is a major source of reference for this kind of work....